In this issue…

  1. WYCLIFFE WORKER COMES THROUGH
  2. MISSIONS DVD AVAILABLE
  3. CP TRAINING COURSE ON CD-ROM
  4. TENTMAKERS CONFERENCE IN CHIANG MAI CANCELLED!
  5. ENGLISH-TEACHING MINISTRY USING BIBLE-BASED CURRICULUM
  6. A HOOT OF A MISSIONS BOOK FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
  7. OUTLINE MAPS
  8. START THE NEW YEAR WITH A FUNNY MISSIONS BOOK
  9. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON COMPETITION
  10. CP TRAINING COURSE ON CD-ROM
  11. GIVE SAINT PETERSBURG FOR YOUR NEXT GIFT
  12. INTERNET EVANGELISM DAY OFFERS DRAMAS AND VIDEOS
  13. EASY SWAHILI BIBLE COMMENTARIES AND TEXTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
  14. NEW ENGLISH CURRICULUM
  15. TRAINING FOR SHORT-TERM MISSION TRAINERS & LEADERS
  16. CLOSING STUFF
  1. WYCLIFFE WORKER COMES THROUGH — Thanks to the anonymous Wycliffe worker who came through at nearly the very last moment of 2004 with a $40 gift to help us cover the cost of our Brigada-sponsored secretary. Just click “sponsor” in the top menu (to use PayPal or a credit card), or just send a check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada secretary), 13711 Willow Reed Dr., Louisville, KY 40299. Thanks! As always, be sure to let us know if you’d like us to promote any particular service or ministry, or if you’d prefer your gift be anonymous. As it turns out, your gift can still be considered as part of the 2004 giving year as long as you postmark it by Dec. 31. So far, 2004 gifts are about $7,000 short. :-(
  2. MISSIONS DVD AVAILABLE — Don’t miss International trainer and consultant, Paul Borthwick, speaking on the “Role of the West and Rest: Where do Western Churches and Missions Agencies Fit Within the Context of Global Christianity.” This 4-hour DVD will help you to help your church become more mission minded. http://acquirewisdom.com/g.o/brigada (Note: Brigada will earn a commission/sponsorship for every DVD sold from this link. Thanks for your partnership!)
  3. CP TRAINING COURSE ON CD-ROM — Church Planting Coaches, a ministry of YWAM Frontier Missions, has published their complete church planting training, normally given to trainees as a two-week seminar during the acclaimed YWAM School of Frontier Mission (SOFM). Now this training can come to you right on your PC with over 30 hours of audio (Brian Hogan teaching in Scotland), PowerPoint presentation, film clips, note taking outline, and every handout that you would get if you were to take it “live”. This is perfect for workers already on the field who need to be trained in CP or to refresh their skills, those preparing to go, and those who have an interest in planting new movements among unreached people groups. An excellent gift for your field workers. Brigada cost is only $29.95 plus $5 S&H within USA. PayPal accepted. Orders received by January 31, 2005 will include an extra CD-Rom chock-full of CP resourses and publications. Email brian(at)cpcoaches(dot)com to purchase. Visit their site: http://cpcoaches.com\ (Thanks to Brian for his sponsorship of $200 in advance to help us pay the Brigada secretary.)
  4. TENTMAKERS CONFERENCE IN CHIANG MAI CANCELLED! — We have been informed that the tentmaking track of the ITAG conference in Chiang Mai 6-12 February, 2005 has been cancelled due to very low registrations and scheduling conflicts with many other tentmaking events in the region. The facilitators of the tentmaker track regret the inconvenience this may have caused those who had plans of attending, but are also encouraged that so many other tentmaking events are taking place. To all tentmakers out there: Be encouraged, from the many many year end reports GLOBAL Opportunities is receiving from active tentmakers, it is clear that His kingdom is being built in places where His name has not been heard in increasing measure. All praise be to God for these heroes making a difference far from home. Contact Ari at ari.rocklin(at)globalopps(dot)org for more information. [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .] To view the GO Christmas eCard go to http://www.globalopps.org (Thanks to Ari for the $20 gift he send toward helping us finish the commimitment we’ve made to our Brigada-sponsored Secretary.)
  5. ENGLISH-TEACHING MINISTRY USING BIBLE-BASED CURRICULUM — Ministries around the world have used English in Action, published by The Navigators, to help beginners learn English while introducing them to God’s Word. A new set of books has been released for intermediate students. Developed by Wally Cirafesi, head of the TESOL program at Moody Bible Institute, both sets of books use Bible stories to help students learn and practice English. Each set comes with a student workbook and a teacher’s guide that allows someone with little or no teaching experience to have a powerful ministry teaching English. They also have a new training video to help teachers put the material into practice. To reach Dawson Media, a ministry of The Navigators, call toll-free (888) 547-9635 in the U.S. or (719) 594-2100 elsewhere, or fax them at (719) 594-2553. Visit their web site at http://www.dawsonmedia.com (International orders must be placed by phone or fax).
  6. A HOOT OF A MISSIONS BOOK FOR YOUR LOVED ONES — “The Great Siberian Rail Adventure” is the hilariously heart-stopping story of the Harris family’s journey by car, ship, and rail across Russia. Come along and you’ll find a dragon, an axe-wielding conductor, a supersonic clothes washer, and a van with a death wish. Packed with cultural insights, order by writing dick(at)sleeper(dot)us. $7 for your first copy; $6 for the second up to infinity. Climb aboard!
  7. OUTLINE MAPS — Maps from all over the world. These maps may be printed and copied for personal or classroom use. http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps (Great catch, Tony! Thanks!)
  8. START THE NEW YEAR WITH A FUNNY MISSIONS BOOK — “Siberian Shivers” is a collection of true anecdotes told by Bill Harris, a missionary serving in Siberia. Each story is humorously told, then wrapped up with insights of practical use to newcomers to the foreign scene, whether or not they are headed for cold climates. Get a real eye opener to culture shock issues. Order by writing dick(at)sleeper(dot)us [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .]. Cost is $7 for your first copy; $6 for the second up to infinity! It’s never been cooler.
  9. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON COMPETITION — Rox35 Media IS an international training ministry for effective Christian cartooning. They have just launched a contest for Christian cartoonists, both amateur and professional. Closing date is March 05: http://www.gospelcom.net/rox35media/ (Appreciate the heads-up, Tony!)
  10. CP TRAINING COURSE ON CD-ROM — Church Planting Coaches, a ministry of YWAM Frontier Missions, has published their complete church planting training, normally given to trainees as a two-week seminar during the acclaimed YWAM School of Frontier Mission (SOFM). Now this training can come to you right on your PC with over 30 hours of audio (Brian Hogan teaching in Scotland), PowerPoint presentation, film clips, note taking outline, and every handout that you would get if you were to take it “live”. This is perfect for workers already on the field who need to be trained in CP or to refresh their skills, those preparing to go, and those who have an interest in planting new movements among unreached people groups. An excellent gift for your field workers. Brigada cost is only $29.95 plus $5 S&H within USA. PayPal accepted. Orders received by January 31, 2005 will include an extra CD-Rom chock-full of CP resourses and publications. Email brian@cpcoaches.com to purchase. Visit their site: http://cpcoaches.com
  11. GIVE SAINT PETERSBURG FOR YOUR NEXT GIFT — Come explore Russia’s cultural capital with Bill Harris, a missionary in Russia, as he engagingly recounts his adventures. “Peterburgers” is a piled platter that’s culturally insightful and spiritually challenging. Order by contacting Dick at dick(at)sleeper(dot)us . [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .] Copies are $10.00 per copy (plus shipping). Bite down on “Peterburgers”!
  12. INTERNET EVANGELISM DAY OFFERS DRAMAS AND VIDEOS — The site for this new focus day offers several short dramas and links to downloadable outreach challenge video clips: http://ied.gospelcom.net/planning.php (Thanks Tony!)
  13. EASY SWAHILI BIBLE COMMENTARIES AND TEXTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE — These are written and checked by Kenyans and Tanzanians and are on http://www.bibliakiswahili.info . More information about this exciting development may be obtained from Eric ericlmorris(at)comcast(dot)net or Martin mlloyd3000(at)aol(dot)com .
  14. NEW ENGLISH CURRICULUM — Many of you have used the Bible-based English curriculum from International Network as part of your evangelism strategy. For several years Adventures in English And Exploring English have been available. International Network now has a third option: Discoveries in English is a 12-lesson curriculum using reading lessons from the New Testament. Teachers’ books and student books are available. For a sample lesson of any of the three books send an e-mail to Don DonatOEC(at)efcm(dot)net [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .], or USA callers can call Don at 262-697-1180 for a sample lesson.
  15. TRAINING FOR SHORT-TERM MISSION TRAINERS & LEADERS — In addition to the ServantPrep Seminar In Honolulu in April, there are several others scheduled in the next few months: Jan 27-29 in Juarez, Mexico (almost full); and February 25-27 in Ft. Worth, TX. This intensive, experiential 3-day program is currently being used by more than 250 churches and 45 missions agencies – including some of the largest. For more information, contact Ray servantprep(at)aol(dot)com or call 303 564-7041. [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .]
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